Membership Levels

Please take a minute to review the information provided on this page to find the membership level that is right for you.

ALCA also offers Corporate Partnerships for those companies who offer products and services that support both the business of Aging Life Care™ / geriatric care management and the clients our members serve. Please visit the Corporate Partner section of our website to learn more.

Advanced Professional Member

Includes those voting members currently practicing Aging Life Care™ / care management. Members of this category must meet the following prerequisites:

OPTION 1:

A person who holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree with at least one degree held in a field related to Aging Life Care™ / care management, i.e. counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and has two years of post-degree supervised experience in a paid position in the field of Aging Life Care™ / care management within the last ten years; and holds a current ALCA-approved certification.*

OR

OPTION 2:

A person who holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a field unrelated to Aging Life Care™ / care management; and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and has three years of post-degree supervised experience in the field of Aging Life Care™ / care management within the last ten years; and holds a current ALCA-approved certification. *

The Advanced Professional level also includes members designated as Fellows of the Leadership Academy. Current ALCA Members may log in to learn more about becoming a Fellow.

Professional Member

Includes those non-voting members currently practicing Aging Life Care™ / care management. Members of this category must meet the following prerequisites:

OPTION 1:

A person who holds an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree with at least one degree held in a field related to Aging Life Care™ / care management, i.e. counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration, or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and has two years of post-degree supervised experience in a paid position in the field of Aging Life Care™ / care management within the last ten years OR

OPTION 2:

A person who holds an Associate’s Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing; and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration, or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and has two years of post-degree supervised experience in a paid position in the field of Aging Life Care™ / care management within the last ten years OR

OPTION 3:

A person who holds an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a field unrelated to Aging Life Care™ / care management; and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and has three years of post-degree supervised experience in a paid position in the field of Aging Life Care™ / care management within the last ten years.

Associate Member

Includes those non-voting members currently practicing Aging Life Care™ / care management. Members of this category must meet the following prerequisites:

OPTION 1:

A person who holds an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. degree and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration, or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families OR

OPTION 2:

A person who holds an Associate’s Nursing degree or Diploma in Nursing and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration, or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families OR

OPTION 3:

A person who holds an LPN, PTA, or OTA license** and is primarily engaged in a paid position in the direct practice, administration, or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families.

Student Member

A non-voting member who is presently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or a certificate program from an accredited University or College with an interest in Aging Life Care™ / geriatric care management. Must show proof of enrollment with each renewal.

Emeritus Member

A non-voting member who is retired from the active practice of Aging Life Care / care management and has been an ALCA member in good standing at the Advanced Professional level (formerly Certified Geriatric Care Manager) for a minimum of five (5) years.

Current members – please contact ALCA Staff to learn more about moving to the Emeritus category.